EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo State Collation Centre in Owerri, the state capital, was thrown into disarray as two party agents exchanged blows on Sunday. The collation, led by the returning officer, Prof Abayomi Fasina, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University in Oye, Ekiti, began at 2:40am on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 14 suspected vote buyers in Otueke, Adawari playgrounds in Bayelsa and at various polling units in Imo and Kogi. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale announced the development in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said that the suspects were … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced uploading Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa state polling unit results to the INEC Result Viewing (ReV) portal. This news medium had earlier reported that off-cycle elections were held in Bayelsa State, Kogi State, and Imo State today. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: PDP In Early … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that vigilant security operatives in Imo, on Saturday, foiled an attempt by alleged political thugs to abduct INEC officials and cart away election materials. The incident happened at a Registration Area Center in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta As … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Imo State, Senator Athan Achonu, has claimed that there is a plot to make the BVAS machines malfunction in some polling units and rig the election. Achonu made the allegations through the Director of Media and Publicity of his Campaign Organisation, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is back on the field for the off-cycle 2023 governorship elections holding in Bayelsa State, Kogi State, and Imo State commence today. In Bayelsa, Governor Duoye Diri is seeking a second term in office under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). However, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the electoral agency has no candidate in the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States. The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this known in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has been tipped to win the forthcoming November 11 governorship election. A new governorship pre-election opinion poll conducted by a consultancy think-tank, LAKEWHYTE Communications, said Governor Uzodinma would win by a landslide. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed three Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) to Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo States, ahead of the the governorship elections scheduled for November 11. This online media platform understands that the DIGs were deployed to oversee the security arrangements and ensure the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has identified why there may be violence in the forthcoming governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi State. Speaking on behalf of the party yesterday in Abuja, PDP National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, said one of the issues instrumental to electoral violence is delay in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has vowed that he and the deputy governors of the apex bank would work to change the public perception of the bank. He pledged that the new management team of the CBN would put in their best to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Stephen Olarewaju. The IGP made this known on Sunday night during an appearance on Channels TV’s Peoples Townhall. Egbetokun took the decision six days to the November 11, 2023 off-season polls … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Industrial Court in Owerri, Imo State, has restrained the organised Labour from embarking on any kind of strike in the state until further notice. The court warned that any move to disobey its order would attract consequences. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate of Imo State, Athan Achonu has rejected the alleged plan to collate results in the local government headquarters. Achonu shared his reservation while raising alarm over a suspicious move to rig the Imo 2023 governorship election. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a peace agreement will be signed by political parties and their governorship candidates ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi. In a statement made in Abuja on Saturday, the chairman of the National Peace Committee, Abdulsalami Abubakar, said the peace accord will be signed on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has claimed the accusation of brutalizing the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, is currently an attempt by some individuals and groups to blackmail his government ahead of the November 11 governorship poll in the state. Uzodinma made the remarks on Thursday at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja appealed to all candidates participating in the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, as well as the electorate to ensure free and fair elections. According to a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, he made the appeal at … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Imo State Police Command operatives have arrested the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was whisked away by the Police at the ongoing protest in Imo state. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP Reacts As To Tinubu’s Victory ‘Supreme Court Verdict Is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has ordered members to storm the Imo State Government House. Ajaero made this known while briefing journalists at the Labour House on Sunday in Abuja. It was reported that NLC and the Imo state government have been at war regarding … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, vowed that there will be no glitches in the upload of results for the Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi governorship elections on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). This online media platform recalls that the upload of results was a major issue in the … Read more